Cameron Summerson
Contributing since January, 2014
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About Cameron Summerson
Cameron Summerson is a die-hard Android fan, Chicago Bulls fanatic, metalhead, and cyclist. When he's not pounding keys here at HTG, you can find him spending time with his wife and kids, spinning legs on the bike, chugging away on the 6-string, or being disappointed in the Bulls.
Latest Articles
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If you keep getting calls from someone (anyone) you don't want to talk to, the best thing you can do is block them.
How to Set Your Preferred Autofill Manager in Android Oreo
One of the best new features in Android Oreo is the system-wide autofill service.
How to Fix the “Screen Overlay Detected” Error on Android
Starting with Android Marshmallow, there’s a curious error that sometimes shows its face, but it can be hard to decipher what’s causing it.
How to Use Android's Built-In Tethering When Your Carrier Blocks It
Tethering your phone's internet connection, which allows users to share their phone's data connection with other devices, is really useful if you're out and about with no Wi-Fi, but some carriers block the feature from your phone.
Does Wireless Charging Work with a Case?
With wireless charging making its way into the new iPhones, there are undoubtedly a lot of questions floating around about how this technology works in practical application.
What Are "Silent" Notifications on Android?
So here's the scenario: you grab your phone and don't see anything in the notification bar.
How to Use Android Oreo's New Notification Channels for Ultra-Granular Notification Customization
Google has done a lot in the more recent versions of Android to give users a way to customize notifications, but nothing even comes close to Oreo's new Notification Channels.
How to Block Text Messages from a Certain Number on an iPhone
Sometimes you get spam messages on your phone.
Three Ways Chromebooks Are Better Than PCs or Macs
Look, I'm not trying to start a war here, but hear me out: Chromebooks are awesome.
How to Disable the "Is Displaying Over Other Apps" Notification on Android Oreo
Back in Android Marshmallow, Google introduced a feature that allowed apps to display on top of other apps.
How to Limit Background Activity for Apps in Android Oreo to Save Battery Life
Google has done a lot to better manage Android's background resource usage over the last few updates, and Oreo brings another enhancement to the table with Background Execution Limits.
How to Use (or Disable) Picture-in-Picture Mode in Android Oreo
Back many moons ago---like maybe two years---Google introduced a sort of picture-in-picture mode in the YouTube app.
Tips for Horizon Zero Dawn I Learned from My First Playthrough
Horizon Zero Dawn is the best PlayStation game of 2017.
Understanding Android Oreo's New Sideloading Policy
In versions of Android as far back as the mind can remember, apps not found in the Play Store could be universally "sideloaded" by ticking one box in the device's Security menu.
How to Enable or Disable Notification Dots in Android 8.0 Oreo
Google brought a handful of changes in Android Oreo, both big and small.
The Best Weather Apps for Android
Everyone has at least one weather app installed on their phone, but there are so many different ones out there.
How to Set the Caps Lock Key as a Search Button on External Keyboards on Chromebooks
Google replaced the Caps Lock key with a search button on Chromebooks long ago, but if you plug an external keyboard up to a Chromebook and hit the Caps button, guess what happens? Caps.
How to Factory Reset Your Nintendo 3DS
There may come a time when you may need to factory reset your Nintendo 3DS.
How to Sync Your Android Notifications to Your PC or Mac
If you're working at your computer and your phone goes off, you can grab it, unlock it, and check the notification, likely throwing off your workflow.